For higher education followers, one of the great lingering mysteries of the 83rd session is the fate of a special committee that was formed to examine governance issues at the University of Texas System.
Reeve Hamilton
Reeve Hamilton worked at the Tribune from 2009 to 2015, covering higher education and politics and hosting the Tribune's weekly podcast. His writing has also appeared in Texas Monthly and The Texas Observer. Born in Houston and raised in Massachusetts, he has a bachelor's degree in English from Vanderbilt University.
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The Playlist: Crying, Waiting, Hoping
As legislative supplicants yearn for Gov. Rick Perry to add their pet issues to the agenda of the special session, we begin our weekly news-inspired playlist with Buddy Holly’s “Crying, Waiting, Hoping.”
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Higher Education
UT System Prepares for Its Newest Member
As soon as Gov. Rick Perry signs Senate Bill 24, which creates a new university in the Rio Grande Valley, “the real work begins,” says University of Texas System Chancellor Francisco Cigarroa.
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TribCast
TribCast: Slow Special, Racial Remarks and Engagement
Jay, Reeve, Evan and Ross discuss the plodding pace of the special session, the revelation of a Tea Party leader’s racially tinged remarks and the state’s lagging levels of civic engagement.
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Higher Education
A Closer Look at Campus Construction Demands
A plan to issue billions in bonds for campus construction became a casualty of a legislative game of chicken in the regular session. Our new interactive illustrates just what was at stake at schools statewide.
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The Playlist: Stay a Little Longer
No sooner did lawmakers gavel out the 83rd regular session than Gov. Rick Perry called them back for a special session. So this week’s news-inspired playlist starts with “Stay a Little Longer,” by Bob Wills and his Texas Playboys.
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TribCast
TribCast: End of Session, Special Session and 2014
Evan, Morgan, Ben and Reeve review the end of the regular session, the abrupt start of the special session and the latest news about possible 2014 candidates for statewide office.
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Higher Education
Despite Lawmakers’ Concerns, UT Regent’s Requests Continue
Lawmakers have expressed concerns about the investigative approach of the University of Texas System Board of Regents. But based on a request made this week, at least one regent appears undeterred.
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Higher Education
Phil Adams: The TT Interview
The new Texas A&M University System chairman on the governor’s role in higher education, the Texas Public Policy Foundation, massive open online courses and the redevelopment of Kyle Field.
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Higher Education
As Session Ends, Campus Construction Bonds Appear Dead
UPDATED: The Senate adjourned on Sunday night without any movement on a bill that would have approved nearly $2.7 billion in what are called “tuition revenue bonds” for campus construction projects.
